Exporting Pets to Australia

Exporting Pets to Australia has never been easy as Australia has very strict laws and regulations when working with Live Stock. The minimum Quarantine period for all cats and dogs in Australia in now 10 days (It was more before)

Exporting pets to Australia requires focus and hard work! The reason we say this is that in our experience Australia may or can change any policies at any time or period.

When exporting pets to Australia, they may be so strict at times that if even a tiny tick is found on your dog they can Quarantine the Animal for longer to do more testing if required.

Import Permit for exporting Pets to Australia (And more information)

Department always tries to issue an import permit as soon as possible after you have received a receipt but at times can take up to even 20 days to receive a permit. (Keep in mind)

It is also always advisable to use a reputable Pet transport agency when exporting pets to Australia. Also when exporting pets to Australia it is required to use an International Standard Organisation (ISO) Microchip that can be easily read with an ISO compatible reader.

The 10 digit home again chips are also accepted as they are 10 digits. (Chips starting with the numbers 99 are NOT acceptable).

Exporting Pets to Australia (Quarantine)

You may only book your Pet's Quarantine once you have received you Import permit not before as you will need to provide a valid import permit number.

No exceptions for quarantine can be made under any circumstances even if your pet is from Australia. When exporting pets to Australia your pet could have picked up certain diseases and must undergo quarantine.

The cost of Exporting pets to Australia will vary and also depends on the size, weight, volume of the shipment. Its advisable that a export agent assists you at all times for more information.

Petzrush Pet travel TEAM! (Exporting Pets to Australia)